Buyer question
Is a Haflinger horse good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Haflinger horse 4 out of 5 for beginners (kind, needs boundaries).
Source: the Haflinger horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Haflinger horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A chestnut mountain horse with a flaxen mane from the Tyrol region of Austria and Italy, bred to work steep farmland. Haflingers are strong, sure-footed and friendly, and can be clever enough to test their riders.
- Temperament
- Friendly, strong, clever
- Best fit
- Families, driving, trail
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Smart, can be pushy)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Easy keeper, diet control)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Willing worker)
What to weigh
Haflingers are very easy keepers and prone to obesity, insulin resistance and laminitis. Their strength and cleverness mean they need consistent ground manners.